CVE-2024-20963: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-3 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.2.1 - Upgrade
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MySQL Server (Oracle MySQL) - Server: Security: Encryptionto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20963?
CVE-2024-20963 is considered to be easily exploitable, allowing low privileged attackers with network access to compromise affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20963?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20963, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.36 or later for versions affected prior to 8.0.36.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-20963?
CVE-2024-20963 affects MySQL versions 8.0.35 and earlier, as well as 8.2.0 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20963?
CVE-2024-20963 is a security vulnerability related to encryption in the MySQL Server product.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20963?
Any organization using MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior or 8.2.0 and prior is at risk from CVE-2024-20963.